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Florala

Alabama · 1,980 residents · 10.532 sq mi
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Florala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,980
+1%since 2000
from 1,964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Florala
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,377 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,344
+42%since 2000
from $11,495 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,561)
Black15.4%(302)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(52)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(782)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,555)
Black15.7%(310)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(56)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score42.8%(847)
Diversity Score
43
+7%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florala, Alabama?

Florala, Alabama has about 1,980 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florala, Alabama?

The typical household in Florala, Alabama earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florala, Alabama expensive?

In Florala, Alabama, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Florala, Alabama?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Florala, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florala, Alabama?

About 20.2% of people in Florala, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florala, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Florala, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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